Elvis Presley
1935 the beatiful days
Snap to the Past!
Elvis was born January 8, 1935, also a very popular singer and actor. Death date of Elvis was August 16,1977. Elvis life time he stared in 33 movies that all had a hit. He also grew up poor in a two-room house with his mother and father being the only child. (Biography.com)
What were the concerts like?
July 30, 1954 was Presley's first live concert and only 19 years of age but Elvis had no clue what to do with his crazy fans! His concerts were like no others they were wild. Most of his concerts with partially sold out. But that's not it Elvis preformed 1,684 live on stage and over 12 million people got the chance to see him live! (American History)
Did Elvis Star in any Movies?
Yes, Elvis Presley stared in 33 movies. The most popular movie he stared in was Girls! Girls! Girls! Most of his movies were in Movie Theaters and on TV! Girls! Girls! Girls! got top movie of 1962. The movie earned 2.6 million at the box office. This movie was a musical! (Wikipedia.com)
What was Elvis marriage like?
Priscilla Presley was the first women to Marry Elvis but their marriage didn't go so well. They had their own child on February 1, 1968 and they named her Lisa Marie but the couple got divorced caused by Elvis being gone so long and that Priscilla couldn't handle being married to the king of Rock'n Roll. (Wikipedia.com)
What was Elvis first song?
The Kings first song recorded in 1953 was "My happiness" witch he recorded at the age of 18. Elvis walked into Sun records wanting to be a hit, Sun Records was located at Memphis. (Al.com)
Any Siblings?
Elvis Presley had an Identical twin, Jesse Garson, that died at birth. Elvis had no other siblings and grew up as an only child. (Wikipedia.com)
Elvis Brother before he died at Birth
Elvis Child
Sun Records recording studio
Fun Facts
- Presley was drafted in the Army 1958 and discharged in 1960.
- If Elvis was still alive he would be 80 years old.
- Elvis manger was Tom Parker.
- Presley ex-wife is still alive at the age of 70.
- Only married for 6 years with Priscilla.